Eight Army personnel were injured on Friday morning when their military transport truck overturned in Telangana’s Rangareddy district. The vehicle was carrying 14 soldiers from the Golconda Army camp toward Shabad for a scheduled training exercise when the accident occurred near Allawada village in Chevella mandal.
According to Chevella Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) B. Kishan, the incident took place at approximately 8 am, about 50 km from Hyderabad. Officials stated that a trainee driver was operating the truck when they lost control of the steering. The vehicle struck the median before ramming into a roadside tree and overturning.
Local police arrived at the scene shortly after the crash to initiate rescue operations. While eight soldiers sustained minor injuries, the other six personnel in the vehicle did not suffer major harm. The injured individuals were subsequently transported to the Army hospital in Golconda for medical treatment.
Key facts
- The accident involved 14 Army personnel traveling from Golconda camp.
- The incident occurred at approximately 8 am on Friday near Allawada village.
- Eight soldiers were reported injured; medical care is being provided at the Golconda Army hospital.
- The vehicle was participating in an army driver training exercise at the time of the crash.
- Chevella police confirmed that no formal complaint has been filed regarding the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights concerns regarding the safety of transport during routine military training exercises. While the injuries were classified as minor, the event triggered a prompt response from local civil authorities and military personnel to secure the area and provide medical assistance.
Source: Hindustan Times, Times of India
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